DAFMAN16-114 — Participation In International Armaments Cooperation (iac) Programs

DAFMAN16-114 governs participation in international armaments cooperation programs, including agreements, information exchange, testing, and research.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN16-114
  • Title: PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL ARMAMENTS COOPERATION (IAC) PROGRAMS
  • Date: 2025-08-26

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It covers international agreements, information exchange, test and evaluation, foreign comparative testing, and cooperative research and development. Its formats address project scope, quantities, costs, financial contributions, defense articles and services, national security benefits, and contractors.

Applies to: This publication applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard, the United States Space Force and all those who prepare, manage, review, or participate in IAC projects and are contractually obligated to comply with DAF publications.

Topics covered

  • International armaments cooperation programs
  • International agreements
  • Information exchange annexes
  • Test and evaluation
  • Foreign comparative testing
  • Cooperative research and development
  • Defense articles and services contributions
  • Prime contractors and subcontractors

Questions and answers

What does DAFMAN16-114 require for communication in a data exchange annex?

Only those Authorities listed in subparagraphs 2.a.(2) and 2.b.(2) herein are authorized to initiate communication. (paragraph 3)

Who pays the costs of an information exchange annex?

Each party will be responsible for its own costs in the performance of this Annex. (paragraph 4)

Are parties required to provide manufacturing or production data?

No commitment is implied herein to furnish any manufacturing or production data or software development know-how, transfer any production rights involved in this information, or require exchange of information whose dissemination is restricted by agreements with governments not signatory to this agreement. (paragraph 5)

How must data provided under the annex be handled?

The data provided will be safeguarded and will not be further disseminated without prior written approval. (paragraph 5)

What must be estimated for the full cost of a cooperative project?

An estimate of the full cost of the cooperative project, with an estimate of the full cost to be incurred by the U.S. Government, including an estimate of the costs as a result of waivers of 22 USC § 2761(e)(1)(A) and 2792(b), for its participation in such cooperative project and an estimate of that part of the full costs to be incurred by the other participants. (paragraph 3)

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